Michelle and Zach Favorite welcomed a baby boy today. After 29 hours of labor, two epidurals and an emergency c-section Cruz Favorite arrived in the world weighing 8.3 pounds and measuring 21 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well.
A little rain wouldn’t damper the beautiful wedding that took place last weekend in Ohio when Marissa Dalton wed Lee Ledford in front of friends and family. The couple met while attending Oklahoma State University where the bride competed on the school’s equestrian team. Dalton says one of her favorite parts of the day was standing with […]
Surrounded by friends and family, Maggie Kerola said “I do” to AQHA trainer Brian Cox on Saturday, July 19, in a beautiful ceremony followed by an elaborate reception at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio. Maggie was escorted down the aisle by her father wearing a gown created by Pnina Tornai which she purchased at the incomparable Kleinfeld Bridal Salon in New […]
Sheila Kathleen Beltramo, of Wetmore, Colorado, a longtime AQHA breeder and exhibitor died Thursday, July 10, in a single car accident near her home. Beltramo, 53, served as an area director of the National Snaffle Bit Association and competed in Longe Line and Western Pleasure classes at AQHA and NSBA events. She was also an […]
Margaret Hammond, 65, dies of Alzheimer’s disease. Margaret Hammond of Peyton, Colorado, renowned equestrienne, horse trainer and international horse show judge, died June 26 of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 65. Born July 6, 1948, the daughter of Charles and Sylvia Hammond of Denver, Margaret moved with her family when she was a youngster to the […]
In Michigan, Amber Hanson said “I do” to AQHA trainer Dwayne Pickard on Saturday, June 7, in an outdoor ceremony at the Ionia County Fairgrounds. Amber, was escorted down the aisle by her grandfather, wearing a gown by Essence of Australia. “Dwayne did not get to see me or my dress prior so he said […]
Laura Upton wed Adam Kilian Saturday, June 7, 2014 in a picture perfect ceremony surrounded by friends and family in St. Joseph, Michigan, the bride’s hometown. Kilian proposed last year with a custom Harris Saddle while on a trip to Ecuador. In attendance for the big day was saddle designer, Phil Harris, and long time trainers Tim […]
On a spectacular summer day Annelise Kimmel and John Woodward tied the knot in a lavish backyard ceremony at the Kimmel family home in Covington, Ohio. The bride was led on horseback down the aisle by her father, Randy. Photography was done by the incomparable Mallory Beinborn. Close friends including Brittany Pritchard, Halle Saywell, Amy Meredith, Sarah […]
AQHA Honorary Vice President Charlie Menker of Brookville, Ohio, will be remembered by many as a great horseman and a leader in the industry. Charlie was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, where he worked for General Motors until he retired. Upon retirement, he opened Rockin M Trailer Sales and Service. As an AQHA life member, […]
Elizabeth and Cole Baker of Dunnellon, Florida welcomed a baby girl on April 17, 2014. Brooklyn Reese Baker was born weighing 5lbs 2oz and measuring 18″ long. Both mom and baby are doing well.
Melissa and Mark Baus of Zumbrota, Minnesota welcomed a son on April 1, 2014. Gunner Gregory Baus came into this world weighing eight pounds, 12.9 ounces and measuring 22 inches. Both mom and baby are doing well. “This little guy has blessed our lives,” Melissa says. “We can’t even begin to say how happy he […]
Our long time friend Rick McMasters of Madison, Tenn., passed away on March 14 after suffering a heart attack. He was a great asset to the Pinto Horse Association of America and will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go out to the McMasters family. Rick was heavily involved with judging, holding judges cards with the […]
